With Hurricane Helene just hours away from landfall, all eyes are on Weather Channel legend Jim Cantore as he has a new location to ride out the storm.

After setting up his live taping location in Port Richey, Florida earlier this week, Cantore has the people of Tallahassee in a complete panic because the man who made wearing baseball helmets during hurricanes famous has come to town.

Tallahassee had a rude awakening Wednesday night when Cantore began interviewing local officials about preparing for Hurricane Helene.

Jim Cantore, the Weather Channel host known for covering Florida hurricanes, will visit Tallahassee on Wednesday. September 25, 2024, ahead of Hurricane Helene. Mishalynn Brown/Tallahassee Democrat / USA TODAY NETWORK

This is why people are starting to worry about the panhandle.

On Tuesday Jim was along the Gulf Coast around Tampa. Justin Michaels, one of the Weather Channel’s rising stars, was in Panama City, but now Michaels AND Cantore are in Tallahassee, which seems to indicate a tag team on reporting, while Paul Goodloe, one of the legends of this industry, also change positions.

Fast forward to Wednesday evening/Thursday morning. From all indications, Cantore has found his place to weather the storm: the Old Capitol Building in Tallahassee.

“This will be a historic storm for many, including southern Appalachia, with flooding and wind damage. Pray I’m wrong, I want to be. Everyone be safe and protect your families and property as best you can,” Cantore said Wednesday.